There may be mild or, very rarely, moderate discomfort following LASIK, but most patients find that their eyes are quite comfortable following this procedure. While you may feel a slight pressure sensation, actual pain during the procedure is rare. The main change that occurs is associated with the natural aging process or other medical conditions. The results gained from the LASIK procedure are permanent, however, the eye can change throughout life. Will LASIK permanently correct my vision? Most people achieve 20/20 or better vision after LASIK approximately 95% of patients are able to drive a car without glasses, often by the day after the procedure. With LASIK, you will probably notice improved vision immediately and you may continue to have improvement over the next few weeks. What kind of results can I expect from LASIK surgery? Individuals who suffer from any immune deficiency disorder or are taking certain prescription drugs such as Accutane or oral prednisone may not be suitable candidates. You should be over 18 years of age, be in generally good health, have stable vision, not be pregnant or suffering from uncontrolled diabetes. The entire LASIK procedure takes only a few minutes and the actual laser itself is in use only for a few seconds.īefore scheduling LASIK, your doctor will take a complete history, examine your eyes, measure and map the curvature of your cornea using a computer to determine exactly what kind of vision correction you need and whether you are a good candidate for the procedure.

Your doctor will perform LASIK with an extremely precise laser that uses a cool ultraviolet light beam to reshape your cornea. Before the LASIK procedure, your doctor will put a drop of anesthetic in your eye to numb its surface and may give you a mild sedative to help you relax. Your doctor, utilizing the LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) procedure, will slightly reshape your cornea and improve your vision safely, effectively and permanently and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism result from an imperfectly shaped cornea. To see clearly, the cornea of your eye must bend light rays so that they focus on your retina.

Misshapen cornea